Three-in-One Membership:

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When you join, you automatically become a full member at the state and national level. That‘s three memberships for the price of one. NAHB offers plenty of resources to help each member make the most of their investment and connect with the benefits they value most.

Powerful Advocacy:

The HBA has the grassroots strength of over 220,000 members nationally, 10,000 members Statewide and 500+ members locally, to defeat excessive regulations and defend affordable housing initiatives on Capitol Hill, in Michigan, and in the communities where you do business. That puts money and time back in your pocket! Plus, HBA members are kept informed with prompt regulatory and legislative alerts.

Critical News & Information:

For over 65 years the HBA has been the nation‘s leading source for housing industry information. HBA members use a variety of ways to stay connected to industry information, including publications, e-newsletters, exclusive Web site content, special reports, e-mail alerts, and financial data, among others. Up-to-date information, when you want it, how you want it!

Invaluable Networking Opportunities:

As an alliance of 220,000-plus members from all areas of the industry, the HBA is a one-stop networking shop! From local networking receptions and monthly membership meetings to trade shows, committees, and special-interest Councils, the HBA provides hundreds of ways for you to meet and build relationships with fellow professionals, customers, and suppliers.

Nationally Recognized Educational Programs:

Nationally Recognized Educational Programs: In our competitive marketplace, differentiation is the key to success and the HBA‘s nationally recognized education programs offer just that. The NAHB University of Housing - hosted here in Kalamazoo - offers educational programs in a variety of formats, including a number of designation programs, to help HBA members gain and keep a competitive edge. No matter what your specialty is, the HBA has the curriculum, instructors, and prestige to boost your success. Learn how to reduce costs, increase your profit margins, and effectively deal with today‘s toughest issues through HBA education.

Access to Expert Advisors:

Wouldn‘t it be great to have a team of industry experts at your disposal to address your specific business questions for free? Through the National Association, when you become a member of the HBA, you get instant access to distinguished economists, legal research staff, financial experts, librarians, and regulatory and technical specialists.

Exposure to the Latest Building Industry Products and Services:

As an NAHB member, you attend NAHB‘s trade shows and expositions at a low member price and get a first-hand look at all the latest products and services. Each year, attendance at the International Builders‘ Show™ (IBS) grows because the word is out that it is a business building experience like no other.

Industry-Specific Publications:

Knowledge is your best defense in this rapidly changing industry. The HBA keeps you up-to-date with the following national, state and local publications:

• NAHB‘s Nation‘s Building News Online
• FREE subscription to "Builder" magazine
• MAHB‘s Newswire e-newsletter
• FREE subscription to "Michigan Builder" magazine
• Builders‘ Voice e-newsletter
• FREE subscription to "Your Home Southwest Michigan" magazine

Professional Recognition:

Enhance your professional credibility and visibility by belonging to one of the nation‘s most highly respected and widely known trade associations. Not sure how to do that? Get involved. Join a committee. Join a Council. Attend your membership meetings. Become a Spike. Teach a class. Work on a community service project. Become a Congressional Contact. Do just one of these and you will see, professional recognition comes easy when you get involved!

Member Discounts:

Reduce your day-to-day business costs with these member- only discounts. Tons of National, state, and local discounts! Visit our Member Discounts Page to learn more.